Leonardo secures orders from UK and Italy for LINAPS artillery pointing system
Leonardo has signed new contracts with the ministries of defence of the UK and Italy for its LINAPS artillery pointing system.
Patria is ready to restart production of 155mm artillery systems
Patria has full readiness to restart the production of field guns. The company also has a solution for improving the critical mobility of artillery.
Swift Response 24: U.S. artillery conducts live fire drills in Sweden
For the first time, U.S. artillery units have conducted live-fire exercises at the Skillingaryd firing range in Sweden. This event is part of the larger NATO exercise Swift Response 24.
KNDS France offers the CAESAR 6×6 to meet the needs of the Malaysian artillery units
As the primary provider of artillery systems for Malaysia, KNDS France has solidified its position as a strategic industrial partner within the Malaysian defence industry.
Rheinmetall to send new generation long-range artillery shells to Ukraine
Papperger emphasized the critical role of artillery in the conflict, noting that while Russia has leveraged heavy artillery fire, […]
Brazilian Army selects Israeli ATMOS 155mm howitzers for artillery upgrade
The Brazilian Army's Logistics Command has selected the winning bid for its self-propelled 155mm howitzers as part of the VBCOAP 155mm SR program.
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Mobilising artillery – developments, challenges and the Russo-Ukrainian war [LONG READ]
In 2022, Russia fired anywhere from 20 to 60,000 artillery rounds per day in Ukraine, amounting to approximately 12 million artillery rounds fired throughout the year.
Estonia opens maintenance workshop for K9 artillery systems
The Estonian Centre for Defence Investments (ECDI) has officially opened a new workshop in Tapa dedicated to the maintenance of indirect fire weapons.
British Army selects RCH 155 self-propelled howitzer in MFP programme
RCH 155 will provide a world-class 155mm self-propelled artillery gun system to the Royal Artillery.
MilDef to supply ruggedized hardware for Archer artillery systems
Following the framework agreement signed in February with BAE Systems Bofors, additional orders have now been signed for ruggedized hardware for the Archer artillery system, MilDef said.
Netherlands allocates EUR 200 million for air defence and artillery ammunition for Ukraine
The Netherlands has pledged over EUR 200 million towards new initiatives for the rapid delivery of additional air defence systems and artillery ammunition.
Czech Republic signs first contract for artillery ammunition designated for Ukraine
The Czech Republic has signed a contract to deliver 180,000 artillery shells to Ukraine, as announced by Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala.